Category Archives: Devotionals

After Christmas … What Next

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

My pastor for many years Steve Ramsdell once said in a sermon, “Why put off a gift that you can use for a lifetime and beyond? It is the gift of God’s love for us through His son Jesus”. I … Continue reading →

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The Difference Maker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13  A thought in the post “Helping and Encouraging” is that Paul wants people to grow spiritually. He wants them … Continue reading →

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Trust and be Courageous

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?- Psalm 56:3-4  In the passage 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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Victory that Overcomes the World

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4  Sports teams are victorious by having a good game plan and being able to execute that … Continue reading →

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